SCOOPING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

scooping

verb

present participle of scoop

as in spooning

to lift out with something that holds liquid scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

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Recent Examples of scooping Fender scooping me, flipping me like a big spatula, into the air. — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026 Crews with excavators are scooping loads of sediment onto trucks to increase the water-catching capacity of mountainside reservoirs including San Gabriel, Eaton Wash and Devil’s Gate. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Footage shared to Facebook showed the crew scooping dirt out of the sett and using flashlights to see into the underground space before Cello’s white furry face — covered in dirt — emerged. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Into the second half and Hincapie got in on the act, scooping over the bar in search of rugby points right in front of goal. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Serve immediately on tostadas, tucked into tacos or with tortilla chips for scooping. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 This involves getting up on a ladder and scooping the leaves, twigs and other debris out of your gutters (or hiring someone to do the job). — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In another part of the house, Jowsey was scooping Amber up off of her chair and carrying her away. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 My child can spend hours scooping beans and pouring them between the plates. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping

Verb

Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of spooning

Verb

Achieving that, however, will require emptying an injury list that is almost as long as the starting lineup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Palencia said the gunman carried two magazines for the weapon and reloaded them after emptying the first one before turning the gun at himself.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of emptying

Verb

The Democratic candidate for a Fort Worth state House seat is dipping out of the race less than a month before voting starts.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Repeat with remaining rice and fillings, dipping your hands in salt water each time.

— Diana Yen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026